Multiple dwellings

Building more than one dwelling on the land

MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

Get your multiple dwelling plans over the line – faster!

At Change of Plan, we understand what councils need to approve a multi-dwelling residential permit. We can advise on the feasibility of your project – and the type of development likely to be approved. So talk to us early to ensure you have the right property to bring your vision to life.

Who we help

Property owners

Considering a multiple dwelling on your property? We can provide the right advice to get your project underway sooner.

Developers

We help you maximise your profits and minimise time delays with your speculative multi-dwelling build.

Designers & architects

We’ll offer advice on your potential multiple dwelling project – so you can bring your vision to life sooner.

How we help

Review

We’ll review any zoning and policy controls on your site.

Assess

We’ll advise on the development potential of your site and the feasibility of a proposal.

Prepare

We’ll prepare a compelling and professional planning application to Council.

Manage

We’ll submit your application to Council and manage the feedback process on your behalf.

CLIENT STORY

Double the opportunity

Situation

Our client wanted to create two split-level dwellings on a slanted block. Both were designed with two-storeys and large upper level balconies to take advantage of the nearby views.

Challenge

After receiving the application, Council raised concerns about a lack of opportunity for landscaping. They felt there wouldn’t be enough space left for new greenery to offset the additional dwelling.

Although we presented a landscaping plan, Council still didn’t support the proposal.

This had already taken considerable time to be processed – and a final decision wasn’t expected for several months. We therefore advised the client to lodge a ‘Failure to Determine’ with VCAT.

Outcome

At the hearing, we successfully argued that Council’s grounds for refusal were not warranted. We used the landscaping plan and a comprehensive assessment against the planning scheme – with various policies and clauses as support.

VCAT approved the planning permit and ordered Council to reimburse the client for the hearing fee. Council since endorsed the plan – and gave construction the all-clear.

Want to give your multiple dwellings the best chance of success?

  • We were constantly kept up to date

    'We are very impressed with Melanie and her team's work on getting our planning permit, we were constantly kept up to date with the progress and every inquiry was responded very quickly. The planning permit arrived on schedule and was largely due to her help.'

    David Yang

  • Got our project over the line the first time around

    ‘We appreciate Change of Plan’s involvement in all aspects of our VCAT submission. They were able to work through every issue we faced and got our project over the line the first time around. Their reliable advice helped us with our subdivision – and we have no hesitation in recommending them.’

    L Jarratt and G Turner

  • Turned a disastrous process into a smooth one

    ‘We cannot thank Change of Plan enough for their efforts. They turned a disastrous process into a smooth one. Our plans were approved by Council so efficiently – a testament to Change of Plan’s relentless efforts and thoughtfulness.’

    James, Frankston

  • Kept us informed throughout

    ‘After we submitted an application for an amendment, Council asked us to supply information that we didn’t understand. Thankfully, Change of Plan managed the process immediately, keeping us informed throughout. Their knowledge of planning requirements made the process incredibly hassle-free.’

    Gail, Mt Eliza